METHOD OF DISPLAYING PATIENT DATA IN A MEDICAL WORKFLOW ENVIRONMENT

• US 20130085771A1
• Filed: 09/27/2012
• Published: 04/04/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: PatientSafe Solutions, Inc. (Stryker Corporation)
• Original Assignee: PatientSafe Solutions, Inc. (Stryker Corporation)
• Inventors: Ghanbari, Reza, Collins, Robert, Pede, Susan, Seelinger, Paul, Unks, Kirsten, Stokes, Christopher, Benner, Sue Ann, Werts, Todd, Johnson, Richard, Thomas, Gregory
• Application Number:
  US13/628,495
• Publication Number:
  US 20130085771A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/2
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/103 Workflow collaboration or project management
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/40 for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/60 for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/10 relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/20 for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms

Abstract

An apparatus, a method and a system for displaying patient data in a medical workflow environment are disclosed. The method includes scanning a patient identifier with a hand-held device, displaying patient data on a display screen of the hand-held device, selecting a medication for administration to the patient from a list of one or more medications displayed on the display screen, scanning a medication identifier with the hand-held device, and confirming administration of the medication on the hand-held device

Claims

1. A method of displaying patient data in a medical workflow environment, comprising:

receiving a patient identifier into a hand-held device configured to read scan codes and configured to receive input via a touchscreen display;

displaying patient data on the touchscreen display of the hand-held device;

receiving a medication selection for administration to the patient from a list of one or more medications displayed on the touchscreen display;

receiving a medication identifier into the hand-held device; and

receiving a confirmation of administration of the medication on the hand-held device.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising scanning a caregiver identifier with the hand-held device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving the medication selection for administration to the patient comprises selecting a medication mode from the touchscreen display of the hand-held device, and wherein the display screen is configured to receive input from a user contacting an interface element on the display screen.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising displaying a plurality of details regarding the selected medication on the touchscreen display of the hand-held device after selecting a medication for administration.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising displaying an indication of a successful administration of the selected medication on the touchscreen display of the hand-held device after the confirming administration of the medication.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising displaying an indication of a successful documentation of the administration of the selected medication by a server on the touchscreen display of the hand-held device.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving a patient identifier into the hand-held device includes receiving a scanned code including at least one of a one dimensional code, a two dimensional code and a radio frequency identification tag.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving a medication identifier into the hand-held device includes receiving a scanned code including at least one of a one dimensional code, a two dimensional code and a radio frequency identification tag.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the displaying patient data on the touchscreen display of the hand-held device includes displaying a link to access additional patient data, medication data, medication administration data, hospital procedures, doctor orders, or medical workflow information.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving the medication selection for administration to the patient from a list of one or more medications displayed on the touchscreen display does not disrupt a treatment transaction.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the treatment transaction includes a timer to indicate a window for completion of the treatment.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the receiving a patient identifier, the receiving a medication selection for administration to the patient, and the receiving the medication identifier into the hand-held device comprises a treatment transaction.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the treatment transaction may not be interrupted until the confirmation of administration has been received on the hand-held device.

14. A hand-held apparatus for use in a medical workflow environment, comprising:

a processor;

a memory electrically connected to the processor;

a scanner electrically connected to the processor and configured to read scan codes;

a touchscreen display electrically connected to the processor and configured to display user interface elements;

a first module comprising instructions for displaying patient data;

a second module comprising instructions for receiving a selection of a medication for administration to the patient from a list of one or more medications displayed on the touchscreen display; and

a third module comprising instructions for displaying confirmation of an administration of the medication for administration on the touchscreen display.

15. A system for displaying patient data in a medical workflow environment, comprising:

a hand-held device configured to read scan codes and read a patient identifier, the hand-held device comprising a processor, a memory, and a touchscreen display; and

a server in wireless communication with the hand-held device, the server configured to receive the patient identifier from the hand-held device, to transmit patient data for display on the touchscreen display, and to receive a medication identifier from the hand-held device.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to display patient data on the touchscreen display.

17. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to receive a selection of a medication for administration to a patient from a list of one or more medications displayed on the touchscreen display.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to display a plurality of details regarding the selected medication on the display screen of the hand-held device after selecting a medication for administration.

19. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to display a confirmation of administration of the medication on the touchscreen display.

20. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to scan a caregiver identifier.

21. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to display an indication of a successful scan of a patient identifier on the touchscreen display.

22. The system of claim 15, wherein the hand-held device is further configured to display an indication of a successful documentation of the administration of the selected medication by a server on the touchscreen display.